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What Happened: Sarim Burney’s bail plea has been denied amid accusations of human smuggling and child trafficking, with further charges expected. What you need to know: The judicial magistrate east has denied bail to Sarim Burney, who faces charges of human smuggling and document forgery. This marks the second time Burney’s bail plea has been […]

What Happened: DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry affirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to self-accountability and reported extensive anti-terror operations, including a strong response to recent unrest in Balochistan. What you need to know: The court-martial of retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was carried out as part of this process, following a high-level inquiry

What Happened: The Sindh government approved spending Rs2 billion on 138 luxury vehicles for assistant commissioners, sparking criticism for prioritizing this over aid for flood victims. What you need to know: The services, general administration, and coordination department requested around Rs2 billion from the finance department to fund this procurement. Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali

What Happened: The US has urged finalizing a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war, despite Netanyahu’s resistance and ongoing tensions over military and diplomatic issues. What you need to know: The United States has called for finalizing a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the Gaza war, despite Israeli Prime

What Happened: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that inflation has dropped to single digits, attributing the achievement to her team’s efforts and her father’s government. What you need to know: During a speech at a school in Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz claimed that she and her team have successfully managed

What Happened: Palestinian teacher Israa Abu Mustafa set up a tent classroom on the rubble of her home in Gaza to educate local children despite the ongoing conflict disrupting the school year. What you need to know: In Khan Yunis, Gaza, Palestinian teacher Israa Abu Mustafa created a classroom tent on the rubble of her

What Happened: The Pakistan Army initiated court-martial proceedings against Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed for violating the Army Act, while continuing rigorous counterterrorism operations across Balochistan and KP. What you need to know: The Pakistan Army initiated court-martial proceedings against former spymaster Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed after a detailed probe revealed violations of the

What Happened: West Bengal has passed a law that could lead to the execution of rapists in response to protests following the rape and murder of a doctor, though it still needs presidential approval. What you need to know: In response to weeks of protests demanding justice for a doctor’s rape and murder, West Bengal

What Happened: Bangladesh achieved a historic 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory in Rawalpindi, marking their first-ever series win against them. What you need to know: Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever Test series win over Pakistan, completing a 2-0 clean sweep with a tense six-wicket victory in

What Happened: Imran Khan has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court to prevent a possible military trial over the May 9 incidents, amid ongoing speculation and government discussions. What you need to know: Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has petitioned the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to prevent a potential military